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Mung bean vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Soybean different?

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Soybean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 143% higher.
  • Mung bean contains 11 times more Vitamin B5 than Soybean. While Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, Soybean contains only 0.179mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +119.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.8%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Zinc +133%
Contains more Copper +131.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Soybean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +119.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.8%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Zinc +133%
Contains more Copper +131.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Vitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +967%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Folate +1057.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.3%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Soybean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +967%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Folate +1057.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Carbs +649%
Contains more Other +73.8%
Contains more Fats +680%
Contains more Water +591.2%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Soybean
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Carbs +649%
Contains more Other +73.8%
Contains more Fats +680%
Contains more Water +591.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1130.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1218.8%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Soybean
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1130.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1218.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mung bean Soybean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 2.36g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 18.21g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 8.97g Soybean
Carbs 62.62g 8.36g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 172kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 3g Soybean
Fiber 16.3g 6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 102mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 5.14mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 86mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 245mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 515mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.15mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.407mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.824mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 7.3µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 9IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.35mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 1.7mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.155mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.399mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.179mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.234mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 54µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.242mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.723mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.807mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.355mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.108mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.224mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.869mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.831mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.449mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.297g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 1.981g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Soybean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
82%
Mung bean
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.